Flood Alert Issued for Upper Meon in Hampshire Following Heavy Rain Forecast
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper Meon area in Hampshire, warning of potential flooding on February 27 due to forecast rainfall of up to 20mm.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Hampshire
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Hampshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper Meon region within the Solent and South Downs area. This alert (ID: 065WAF133) was raised on February 25, 2026, following forecasts indicating that high river levels may lead to flooding in the coming days.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically concerns the River Meon in Hampshire. Geographic regions at risk include:
- East Meon and West Meon: Potential flooding of roads, including Lynch Lane, Shoe Lane, and Church Lane.
- Exton and Meonstoke: Impact expected at Bucks Head Hill.
- Wickham: The river may flood gardens and the Millennium Water Meadows.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to consider activating any flood protection products they possess. This is particularly critical for properties situated close to the river or those that rely on pumps for groundwater management. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation and working to ensure the river remains free of reported blockages.
Expected Conditions
While water levels in the Meon are currently falling steadily, a significant weather system is forecast to bring 10mm to 20mm of rain to the region. This precipitation is expected to cause water levels to rise again, creating a risk of flooding for local infrastructure and low-lying land.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately. The forecast rain is expected to arrive on the evening of Thursday, February 26, 2026, and continue through the morning of Friday, February 27. Flooding is considered most likely on February 27. The flood risk is expected to begin diminishing over the weekend. The Environment Agency will provide an update on this situation by 6:00 PM on February 26, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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